Episode 3650 (1st February 2004)

Episode 3650
Production code	D730/25A
ITV transmission date	1st February 2004 (Sunday)
Storyliners	Gavin Blyth John Kerr Caroline Mitchell Paul Roundell
Script editor	Tony Hammond
Story editor	Jadie Montgomery Lindsay Williams
Writer	Janys Chambers
Designer	Mike Long
Director	Pip Short
Series producer	Steve Frost
Executive producer	Keith Richardson
Producer	Kathleen Beedles Tim Key
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Plot

Diane is up early in preparation for her engagement party but her excitement is dampened when she sees the last of the scaffolding being removed from The Woolpack and her thoughts turn to Tricia. Later as she undertakes some pampering before the celebrations begin, Diane's thoughts are disturbed when there is loud banging at the back door of the pub. She opens the door and is shocked to see her younger sister Val wearing sunglasses to hide her badly bruised face. Meanwhile, Paul is still being cold towards Siobhan despite her attempts to show him affection. It is clear that the problems in their marriage have not been rectified. Paul is preoccupied and throws himself into his work to keep busy. Later, an offer from Syd to join him at The Woolpack for the engagement party sparks another argument as Siobhan insists that they need to talk. The abortion has destroyed their marriage and it's time to face facts. Will the turbulent couple ever be able to put the heartbreak of the termination behind them? Having promised to meet Robert, Katie is bubbling with excitement when he tells her he has a surprise for her. Insisting that she keeps her eyes firmly shut, he tells her to trust him before guiding her into the candlelit Pear Tree Cottage. Clearly impressed by his romantic gesture, Katie is blown away when Robert tells her he would do anything to be with her. Alone, they make good use of their time together and put the rapidly approaching wedding to the back of their minds.

Cast

Regular cast

• Jack Sugden - Clive Hornby
• Diane Blackstock - Elizabeth Estensen
• Rodney Blackstock - Patrick Mower
• Nicola Blackstock - Nicola Wheeler
• Paul Marsden - Matthew Booth
• Siobhan Marsden - Abigail Fisher
• Scott Windsor - Ben Freeman
• Robert Sugden - Karl Davies
• Ashley Thomas - John Middleton
• Emily Kirk - Kate McGregor
• Simon Meredith - Dale Meeks
• Bob Hope - Tony Audenshaw
• Louise Appleton - Emily Symons
• Chas Dingle - Lucy Pargeter
• Andy Sugden - Kelvin Fletcher
• Katie Addyman - Sammy Winward
• Chloe Atkinson - Amy Nuttall
• Sydney Woolfe - Nathan Gladwell
• Marlon Dingle - Mark Charnock
• Donna Windsor - Verity Rushworth
• Viv Hope - Deena Payne
• Val Lambert - Charlie Hardwick

Guest cast

None.

Locations

• Tenant House - Living room/kitchen
• Mill Cottage - Living room and kitchen
• Windsors - Forecourt
• Café Hope - Café and upstairs flat (living room/kitchen)
• The Woolpack - Beer garden, public bar, bedroom, hallway and back room
• Butlers Farm - Farmhouse (kitchen)
• Victoria Cottage - Living room/kitchen
• Pear Tree Cottage - Living room/kitchen and kitchen

Notes

• First appearance of Val Lambert.
• Viewing Figures: UK broadcast - 9,559,000 viewers (24th place).